Eddie Altamonte Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2771016 Updated: Feb. 19, 2007, 10:14 AM ET Mets agree to minor league deal with Alomar Jr.Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Sandy Alomar Jr. agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets on Monday. The 40-year-old, expected to report to spring training Tuesday, hit .278 with 30 RBIs in 108 at-bats last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, who acquired him July 23. A six-time All-Star, Alomar was the 1990 AL Rookie of the Year. His father is starting his second year as the Mets' third-base coach. His brother, Roberto, struggled with the Mets during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 and we couldn't do this? pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauer7 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 how much $$ is he getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I doubt Sandy at his age performs that much better than Treanor. He has a good shot at replacing the rapist on the Met roster, good for Sandy, always liked the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy42Jack0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoveFishToOrlando Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks Do we even have catchers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I doubt Sandy at his age performs that much better than Treanor. oh yeah he can ... he might not be able to catch as good as treanor but at least he can hit the ball, and when I say catch as good i dont mean it literally since Sandy can still handle a pitching staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks One who's in a perpetual battle with the Mendoza line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SongInTheAir Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I doubt Sandy at his age performs that much better than Treanor. He has a good shot at replacing the rapist on the Met roster, good for Sandy, always liked the guy. i lol'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy42Jack0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks One who's in a perpetual battle with the Mendoza line. name a backup catcher who isnt battling the mendoza line or one who plays as good of defense as treanor and is a low priced free agent and ill give him a look...until then...treanor is fine by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks One who's in a perpetual battle with the Mendoza line. name a backup catcher who isnt battling the mendoza line or one who plays as good of defense as treanor and is a low priced free agent and ill give him a look...until then...treanor is fine by me Umm, OK: he 40-year-old, expected to report to spring training Tuesday, hit .278 with 30 RBIs in 108 at-bats last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, who acquired him July 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy42Jack0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks One who's in a perpetual battle with the Mendoza line. name a backup catcher who isnt battling the mendoza line or one who plays as good of defense as treanor and is a low priced free agent and ill give him a look...until then...treanor is fine by me Umm, OK: he 40-year-old, expected to report to spring training Tuesday, hit .278 with 30 RBIs in 108 at-bats last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, who acquired him July 23. im sorry...i stopped reading after the number 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 No, because 1. Miami is not New York, 2. the Marlins are not the Mets and 3. we don't have an Alomar on the payroll But the Mets cannot offer the playing time we can, even in a backup capacity. I guess the major league minimum is just too much to ask for at this point. we have a backup thanks One who's in a perpetual battle with the Mendoza line. name a backup catcher who isnt battling the mendoza line or one who plays as good of defense as treanor and is a low priced free agent and ill give him a look...until then...treanor is fine by me Umm, OK: he 40-year-old, expected to report to spring training Tuesday, hit .278 with 30 RBIs in 108 at-bats last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, who acquired him July 23. im sorry...i stopped reading after the number 40 Your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 At 41 and having not taken on a starter's workload this decade, I doubt Alomar is particularly tempted by playing time. In New York, he'll get to hobnob with veterans, media and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I doubt Sandy at his age performs that much better than Treanor. oh yeah he can ... he might not be able to catch as good as treanor but at least he can hit the ball, and when I say catch as good i dont mean it literally since Sandy can still handle a pitching staff A backup catcher is not required to hit, they just need to play solid defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 As a backup, a backup catcher is required to compliment the starting lineup and thus can provide value by hitting as well as defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Is this thread a big joke on me? Whats going on here? Having a backup catcher who has a good rapport with the pitchers and is sound on defense is all I really care about... so I have no problems with Treanor. Seemed like his bat was coming around a little bit at the end of the season too. Comparing Alomar's hittings stats with Treanors, not really that much of difference.. and when you consider Treanor has handled this staff before.. theres just absolutely no reason to replace Treanor with Sandy, especially when Alomar is 40 and can't throw anybody out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy42Jack0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Is this thread a big joke on me? Whats going on here? Having a backup catcher who has a good rapport with the pitchers and is sound on defense is all I really care about... so I have no problems with Treanor. Seemed like his bat was coming around a little bit at the end of the season too. Comparing Alomar's hittings stats with Treanors, not really that much of difference.. and when you consider Treanor has handled this staff before.. theres just absolutely no reason to replace Treanor with Sandy, especially when Alomar is 40 and can't throw anybody out. ding ding ding ding ding...we have a winner...thank you for getting "it"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 i know alomar personally through my family and he wants to be near his family.. which is chi-town and of corse his father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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